Quotation by

Lao Tzu

How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men?

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Lao Tzu questions the morality of feeling happiness after winning a battle that involves killing others. He highlights the contradiction between celebrating success and the harsh reality of causing death.

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